GOAL
TO RECORD A TIME FOR THE 800m or 1500m.
- This will be done using a series of progressions that cater for every fitness level.
- Every progression is either 800m or 1500m and can be timed.
- Each athlete should choose a level they are comfortable with and aim to improve over time.
- Athletes are encouraged to time and record their own performances, to help gauge improvement.
PROGRESSIONS
LEVEL | ACTIVITY |
1 | Run 100m, Walk 300m (x2) – Rest between each 400m |
2 | Run 100m, Walk 100m, Run 100m, Walk 100m (x2) – Rest between each 400m |
3 | Run 200m, Walk 200m (x2) – Rest between each 400m |
4 | Run 300m, Walk 100m (x2) – Rest between each 400m |
5 | Run 400m (x2) – Rest between each 400m |
6 | Run 200m, Walk 200m, Run 200m, Walk 200m |
7 | Run 400m, Walk 400m |
8 | Run 600m, Walk 200m |
9 | RUN 800m |
10 | Run 300m, Walk 400m, Run 400m, Walk 400m |
11 | Run 700m, Walk 800m |
12 | Run 1100m, Walk 400m |
13 | RUN 1500m |
14 | Run 800m (sets of) |
15 | Run 1500m (sets of) |